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Antique American Butcher's Knife — Nichols Bros., Greenfield MA, Shear Steel, c.1892–1905
$110.00
An antique butcher's knife by Nichols Bros., Greenfield, Massachusetts. The firm operated from 1892 to 1905, giving this knife a precise dating window.
The blade is shear steel — a pre-industrial forging process already rare in American production by the 1890s. The result is a blade of exceptional quality that polishes and sharpens beautifully even after 130 years.
This example is a curved cimeter-style butcher's knife with a graceful deep-bellied blade perfect for breaking down large cuts of meat. The wood handle is secured with three steel pins.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Nichols Bros. |
| Estimated Era | Pre-1900s |
| Origin | Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA |
| Blade Length | 6 in / 15.2 cm |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Blade Style | Skinner |
| Markings / Stamp | NICHOLS BROS. / GREENFIELD, MASS. |
Condition Grade
Good
Condition Notes
Deep even patina on blade consistent with age. Wood handle solid with honest wear, three steel pins intact. Shear steel construction.